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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.07, 262.17 and 124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.07, 262.17 and 124.50 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.07 : 262.17 = 124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.07/262.17 = 124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.07x = 262.17 × 124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.07x = 32,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,640.17/190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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